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Sarah Wyland

I’m Sarah.

Someone once looked at me and said “You’re hard to describe” and that’s the most accurate thing anyone has ever said about me. I’m an aspiring writer and a fitness and nutrition coach.  A lover of television and literature. A weightlifter with a penchant for red lipstick. A homebody who loves to travel. A coffee drinker and whiskey lover. A small town girl who thrives in a big city. A Tennessee Vol who counts down to football season. An Enneagram 3 if there ever was one (I’m a 3w2). 

William Faulkner said “If a story is in you, it has to come out.” It’s one of those things I innately believe, alongside with things like God works all things for his purpose (Romans 8:28), chicken is best when fried in a cast iron skillet (Grandma), miracles take a little time (Cinderella), and Paris is best explored on foot (Hemingway).

I believe wholeheartedly in following your intuition, even when it asks you to do something ludicrous. That’s generally when the best parts of our stories are written – right after we take a leap of faith without knowing how it all ends. 

I invite you to take a leap with me – we’ll all find out how it ends together.

Top 8 Things You Should Know About Me 

  • I’m the founder and CEO of Strong By Sarah. I coach women to lead their best and healthiest lives through strength training and fueling their bodies with food.
  • I’ve told stories my whole life. I spent most of my childhood writing and poorly illustrating stories about horses before I transitioned to fanfiction and television scripts.
  • I grew up on Walton’s Mountain. Ever seen The Walton’s on TV? That’s exactly where I’m from. It hasn’t changed much.
  • I discovered my love of fitness through first taking and then teaching barre classes. I taught barre for five years and even owned my own studio for a bit.
  • I’m all Tennessee Vol. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in journalism in December 2010. Yes, I do have a Peyton Manning ‘16’ jersey.
  • My all-time favorite books are The Sound and The Fury or Gone with the Wind. This should explain why I lost my turn to choose the book club book.
  • I believe you can learn everything you need to know about life by watching Steel Magnolias.
  • My love of London began when I was six years old, thanks to a baby sitter’s British mother. I would pack up my life (and my dog) and move there tomorrow if the opportunity presented itself.

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Sarah Wyland | Life Aligned
Real Talk Time: I haven't been inside a gym in a m Real Talk Time: I haven't been inside a gym in a month. Bit of a surprise, coming from a fitness coach, no?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Between moving and being in a city where gyms are closed, I haven't been able to workout the way I want to. Do I like it? No. But it is what it is. I'm still moving my body with daily walks and yoga sessions thanks to the @downdogyoga app. It's not what I want - I want to lift weights - but it's what I've got right now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Plus, my fitness "wants" are changing. I could go to a CrossFit gym and workout outside, but I'm finding I want to train "old school." I want to just LIFT. I want to do the programming I write for my clients and hop on bike in a spin class on occasion. Going all out in a CrossFit class isn't holding the same appeal to me as it did a year ago.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All of this to say, we change.  Our fitness goals change. Our workout preferences change. I've gone through a barre phase. A powerlifting phase. CrossFit. Oly lifting. Back to CrossFit. Now I'm trending back to the powerlifting days without the emphasis on competing. I want to be strong enough for day-to-day activities and yes, recomp my body. I don't have the same desire to do burpees for time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have your fitness preferences changed? How are you working out right now? Tell me in the comments! And if you are a client of mine on one of the at home bodyweight workout programs - yes, I've done a few of your workouts. I hear you - they ain't easy! But they're so good... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub  #selfcare #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #brunchsohard #beachbabe #changeyourbody #changeyourmind #bodylove #bodypositivity #fitness #fitsPRO #femalecoach #dogmomAF #girlsgonestrong #getstrong #babeswholift
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▪️Hiked Runyon Canyon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Filled my fridge with fresh fruit and veggies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Finished up Empire Bling on Netflix (can I be friends with Anna? I like treasures too...)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Soaked in a tub with a @lushcosmetics bath bomb while listening to @taylorswift’s evermore' album and reading⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Went to bed early to finish reading said book⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was heavenly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As an Enneagram 3, it's hard for me to tap out and take care of my mental health when there is so much to DO. Especially when a lot of those "to-dos" are things I LOVE (like coaching and writing!). But taking time out for one's self is too important to not do. After a month of upheaval - moving across the country ain't for the faint of heart - I needed a day to just be. And that was yesterday. Today, as I sit down to tackle that to-do list, I'm in an entirely different headspace and the work I do will show that.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I encourage you to take a day. A full day. Any day. Use that entire day to do the things you love, the things you want to do, the things that bring you joy. Take care of yourself first. You can't pour from an empty cup. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub #manifestation #thoughtsbecomethings #ontheblog #newontheblog #blogpost #therapysession #selfcare #blogger #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #thesanctuarychallenge #selflovesunday #stronglikeme #runyoncanyon #california #californiadraeming #hiking
Know that saying "magic happens when you step outs Know that saying "magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone"? It's true. Step out of it today. See what happens.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I just opened up a few more 1:1 coaching spots - a holistic approach to health, nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Step out of your comfort zone and DM me for more info. ❤️

📸: @yoimpeyton

#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub #manifestation #thougtsbecomethings #ontheblog #newontheblog #blogpost #therapysession #selfcare #blogger #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #california #californiadreaming #newportbeach
[SAVE THIS POST] MEAL PREP TIPS: 3 Ways to Meal Pr [SAVE THIS POST] MEAL PREP TIPS: 3 Ways to Meal Prep Without Losing Your Mind
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Clients ask for meal prep tips all the time. At the end of the day, it's about finding a system that works best for your lifestyle. In general though, there are three ways to meal prep without losing your mind:
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1) Pick 3 - Choose 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks for the week, prep them ahead of time, and have them in the fridge to grab and go throughout the week. This is a great option for those who don't mind eating the meals a few days in a row.
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2) Batch - Pick your proteins, veggies, and starches, take a few hours to prepare everything for the week, and mix and match meals throughout the week ahead. This is a good option for those who want both ease and variety. 
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3) Prepare - If you like to cook, save time by prepping your ingredients ahead of time. Chop your veggies, marinate your meats, etc., maybe even pop a meal in the freezer. When you're ready to cook, everything is prepared and ready! This works well for those who enjoy being in the kitchen.
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Meal prep doesn't have to be overwhelming. Play around in the kitchen, figure out a method that works for you. maybe even log a few "go to" recipes. There truly is no right or wrong way.
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What's your best meal prep tip?
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Real Talk Time: I haven't been inside a gym in a m Real Talk Time: I haven't been inside a gym in a month. Bit of a surprise, coming from a fitness coach, no?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Between moving and being in a city where gyms are closed, I haven't been able to workout the way I want to. Do I like it? No. But it is what it is. I'm still moving my body with daily walks and yoga sessions thanks to the @downdogyoga app. It's not what I want - I want to lift weights - but it's what I've got right now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Plus, my fitness "wants" are changing. I could go to a CrossFit gym and workout outside, but I'm finding I want to train "old school." I want to just LIFT. I want to do the programming I write for my clients and hop on bike in a spin class on occasion. Going all out in a CrossFit class isn't holding the same appeal to me as it did a year ago.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All of this to say, we change.  Our fitness goals change. Our workout preferences change. I've gone through a barre phase. A powerlifting phase. CrossFit. Oly lifting. Back to CrossFit. Now I'm trending back to the powerlifting days without the emphasis on competing. I want to be strong enough for day-to-day activities and yes, recomp my body. I don't have the same desire to do burpees for time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have your fitness preferences changed? How are you working out right now? Tell me in the comments! And if you are a client of mine on one of the at home bodyweight workout programs - yes, I've done a few of your workouts. I hear you - they ain't easy! But they're so good... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub  #selfcare #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #brunchsohard #beachbabe #changeyourbody #changeyourmind #bodylove #bodypositivity #fitness #fitsPRO #femalecoach #dogmomAF #girlsgonestrong #getstrong #babeswholift
Yesterday, I scrapped my long to-do list and:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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▪️Hiked Runyon Canyon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Filled my fridge with fresh fruit and veggies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Finished up Empire Bling on Netflix (can I be friends with Anna? I like treasures too...)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Soaked in a tub with a @lushcosmetics bath bomb while listening to @taylorswift’s evermore' album and reading⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Went to bed early to finish reading said book⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was heavenly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As an Enneagram 3, it's hard for me to tap out and take care of my mental health when there is so much to DO. Especially when a lot of those "to-dos" are things I LOVE (like coaching and writing!). But taking time out for one's self is too important to not do. After a month of upheaval - moving across the country ain't for the faint of heart - I needed a day to just be. And that was yesterday. Today, as I sit down to tackle that to-do list, I'm in an entirely different headspace and the work I do will show that.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I encourage you to take a day. A full day. Any day. Use that entire day to do the things you love, the things you want to do, the things that bring you joy. Take care of yourself first. You can't pour from an empty cup. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub #manifestation #thoughtsbecomethings #ontheblog #newontheblog #blogpost #therapysession #selfcare #blogger #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #thesanctuarychallenge #selflovesunday #stronglikeme #runyoncanyon #california #californiadraeming #hiking
Know that saying "magic happens when you step outs Know that saying "magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone"? It's true. Step out of it today. See what happens.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I just opened up a few more 1:1 coaching spots - a holistic approach to health, nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Step out of your comfort zone and DM me for more info. ❤️

📸: @yoimpeyton

#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub #manifestation #thougtsbecomethings #ontheblog #newontheblog #blogpost #therapysession #selfcare #blogger #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #california #californiadreaming #newportbeach
[SAVE THIS POST] MEAL PREP TIPS: 3 Ways to Meal Pr [SAVE THIS POST] MEAL PREP TIPS: 3 Ways to Meal Prep Without Losing Your Mind
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Clients ask for meal prep tips all the time. At the end of the day, it's about finding a system that works best for your lifestyle. In general though, there are three ways to meal prep without losing your mind:
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(swipe for more details!)
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1) Pick 3 - Choose 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks for the week, prep them ahead of time, and have them in the fridge to grab and go throughout the week. This is a great option for those who don't mind eating the meals a few days in a row.
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2) Batch - Pick your proteins, veggies, and starches, take a few hours to prepare everything for the week, and mix and match meals throughout the week ahead. This is a good option for those who want both ease and variety. 
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3) Prepare - If you like to cook, save time by prepping your ingredients ahead of time. Chop your veggies, marinate your meats, etc., maybe even pop a meal in the freezer. When you're ready to cook, everything is prepared and ready! This works well for those who enjoy being in the kitchen.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Meal prep doesn't have to be overwhelming. Play around in the kitchen, figure out a method that works for you. maybe even log a few "go to" recipes. There truly is no right or wrong way.
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What's your best meal prep tip?
I'm about to blow your mind.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I discovered this idea about a dozen years ago and it changed my life. Call it Law of Attraction or call it hustle, but the idea is the same: where you put your focus, your reality unfolds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Think about it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You decide it's time for a new job. It becomes a dominant thought. You daydream about the role you want while you churn away at your desk of your current job. You browse LinkedIn and Indeed for your dream job at every opportunity. You put time and effort into polishing your resume and cover letter. You. Want. A. New. Job.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You focused on it. You put your energy there. You took action. You made it your reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You’re having a crap day. You woke up late, didn’t have time to dry your hair, spilled coffee all over yourself in the car, hit traffic, was late for work, the deli got your lunch order wrong… You spend your day waiting for the next crap thing to happen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You’re focusing on the bad. You’re expecting it. And it keeps on coming. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Where your energy goes, your reality follows. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You get what you think about. You get it because that's where your energy is focused.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I want you to try something today. Think of a car. Any car. A Mustang. A Jaguar. A Corvette. Just pick one. Give it a color. I’m going with a white Range Rover.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, spend a few minutes thinking about that car. Google photos of it. Visualize yourself driving it. Once you’ve done that, notice how many of these cars you see in the next few days.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember - where your focus goes, your reality goes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m about to see a lot of white Range Rovers.
First Monday in Los Angeles. First day of spring s First Monday in Los Angeles. First day of spring semester. First day with a couple of new 1:1 coaching clients. I like this Monday.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's good about your Monday?
I’ve been reflecting on this idea as I move into I’ve been reflecting on this idea as I move into my Los Angeles apartment. I’ve had every sort of feeling over the last 24 hours, from sheer excitement to sheer terror and worry about “how am I going to do this?!” But then I remember that I’ll never know unless I try.

What’s that thing you want to try but you keep talking yourself out of it?
Enjoying this cross-country road trip while also l Enjoying this cross-country road trip while also looking forward to developing a new routine, getting back into the gym, and eating all the vegetables. Knox just wants to get out of the car and play ball some more, maybe crash the beach.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are you most excited about in 2021?
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